Reno-Tahoe Odyssey, a story of the internets and social networking
Posted by Nico in Community, Nico, Reno, Sports, tags: endurance, odyssey, Reno, RenoBaby!, running, Sports, tahoe, team, twitterLast week, browsing through Reno Baby! (a ning site), I found out about the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey. I read a bit about it, sounded like fun, and expressed my interest.
Yesterday, this guy Jason posted there to say that they were looking for a runner. I replied, excited, saying that I was up for it.
But then I was afraid someone would get a hold of him before I did, so I asked my friend and roomate Cory if he knew him. After all, Cory is a pretty networked guy. And it turns out that he does know him!
So, Cory “twittered” him, and a connection was made.
Hours ago, I got an email from “the team”, and I’m in!
And shit. I didn’t know the race started on Friday and doesn’t stop until you get to the finish line, a whole 178 miles later. Enter panic mode!
Just kidding. It’s sort of a relay race, and it’s divided in 36 legs. Each team has 12 members, so I only have to run 3 legs, so I should be able to survive without any internal bleeding.
I’m heading out to REI to arm myself with a headlamp and some sort of reflective vest… and maybe some bear spray. Holy shit.
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Sweet! Congrats on finding a team. I think it’s awesome that Reno Baby! helped out. That’s what it’s there for. Good luck in the race and have a great time.
G/L… and have Fun.
Thanks!
Watch out for the “Scrambled Legs n Achin” — that’s my team! :D It’s my first RTO as well — don’t forget the blister fixers, I’ve racked up quite a few training in South Reno. :P